Tag: #france

Marjane Satrapi, Author of Persepolis, Dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian‑French author and filmmaker best known for Persepolis, has died at 56, the Élysée Palace announced Thursday.

#satrapi, #persepolis, #obituary, #france

Paris Stays Left as Far Right Notches Breakthrough in Nice in France’s Municipal Runoffs

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire won Paris as Éric Ciotti, backed by National Rally, captured Nice—highlighting France’s fractured map and low turnout.

#france, #municipalelections, #paris, #nice, #farright

Rosalía Opens ‘LUX’ Tour Near Lyon With Orchestra-Led Arena Spectacle of Ritual, Rave and Ballet

Rosalía’s 2026 ‘LUX’ Tour opens near Lyon, turning an arena into a theater-in-the-round where sacred imagery meets orchestra, dance and club beats.

#rosalia, #luxtour, #livenation, #popmusic, #france

France’s Municipal Vote Sees Record Abstention as Far Right Consolidates Southern Footholds

First-round municipal results show stubbornly low turnout, far-right gains in key cities, and a divided left and centrist camp ahead of 2027.

#france, #elections, #farright, #macron, #turnout